What We Do
What We Do
Every year, Gwinnett Water Resources produces more than 25.5 billion gallons of water that is used by the residents and businesses of Gwinnett County.
Our department provides safe, clean drinking water and reliable wastewater and stormwater services for nearly one million residents of Gwinnett County.
Lake Lanier, our sole water source, supports our quality of life in Gwinnett County and water conservation can help sustain this vital resource.
Drinking Water
Our two drinking water facilities provide safe, reliable drinking water from Lake Lanier that is delivered to homes, businesses, and other facilities via nearly 4,000 miles of distribution pipes.
Wastewater
More than 3,000 miles of sewer pipelines deliver wastewater to our three wastewater treatment facilities, where water is treated with some of the most technologically advanced treatment processes in the country.
Stormwater
We manage more than 1,400 miles of stormwater drainage pipes across the county to safely convey stormwater runoff from streets and private property to streams, rivers, and lakes.
Construction
We oversee construction projects to update and maintain the county’s water, stormwater, and sewer systems, along with our water production and wastewater facilities.
Research Projects
As an industry leader in water-related research, we partner with local universities, national research organizations, and international experts to conduct research and proactively address challenge
Maintaining Our Infrastructure
We frequently conduct projects to proactively maintain our water, sewer, and stormwater systems and ensure public health.
The Water Tower at Gwinnett
The Water Tower at Gwinnett was conceived to guide policy makers and become an international innovation hub for water research. The Water Tower at Gwinnett opened to the public in 2022.